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Golf outing helps group change lives

On Feb. 22, Mental Health America of Dutchess County held its second annual indoor golf tournament at DC Indoor Golf Club in Poughkeepsie. We would like to thank our premier sponsor for the event: the Law Offices of Kelly & Meenagh. MHA would like to thank all the sponsors and participants of the event. We would like to thank the staff at DC Indoor Golf Club for hosting the day. They worked with MHA and made adjustments on the fly to assure it was successful. We would also like to thank Rossi's Deli in Poughkeepsie who provided the catering.

Not only are events like these important to our agency in our fundraising goals but events like these bring businesses together with not-for-profits and it becomes a win-win for all sectors. Collaboration and coordination between all sectors of our community makes for a healthier and and more vibrant community.

MHA is an agency that provides vital services to the people of Dutchess County. Our services include community education, care management, children's and family services, homeless services and clinic services. Our agency assists more than 5,000 people a year and it is the people that support and sponsor events like the Indoor Golf Tournament that enable the wonderful employees at MHA to do the life-changing work they do every day.

Andew O'Grady

executive director, Mental Health America of Dutchess County

Poughkeepsie

Galleria cleaners look out for patrons

On Saturday, Feb. 15, I participated with Germania of Poughkeepsie Inc., celebrating their annual German Heritage Day at the Poughkeepsie Galleria.

When I reached home, I noticed that my bracelet was missing. I immediately called one of our members who was on the cleanup crew for Germania. I then searched everything and everywhere, to no avail. I called the Galleria first thing Sunday morning.

The operator put me through to the security office. As I was explaining my predicament to the security guard, I was surprised to hear him say that he had my bracelet in his hand. Later that day, I went to claim my bracelet only to find out that it had broken but it was all there. I could not thank the security guard enough and wanted to know who had found my bracelet so I could give them a reward, because I honestly thought I would never see my bracelet again. He told me it was found by the cleaning crew of the Galleria and they could not accept any rewards.

I would just like to thank all involved in the recovery of my bracelet and especially the Poughkeepsie Galleria for hiring such honest people who look out for the welfare of their customers.

Janett M. Frank

honorary president, Germania of Poughkeepsie Inc.

Poughkeepsie

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More letters to the editor: 3/2

Golf outing helps group change livesOn Feb. 22, Mental Health America of Dutchess County held its second annual indoor golf tournament at DC Indoor Golf Club in Poughkeepsie. We would like to thank